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At Savannah Dental Solutions, we know that not everyone looks forward to their dental appointments. In fact, many patients avoid regular cleanings and check ups because of dental anxiety.

If you experience any anxiety related to a trip to the dentist, you are not alone. Various studies estimate 9%-15% of Americans avoid dental appointments due to fear. Wow. That’s 30 to 40 million people.

Even though many dental procedures are painless, being examined causes some level of stress for many.

Some signs of dental fear, phobia or anxiety include:
• Tense feeling our trouble falling asleep the night before a dental appointment
• Increased nervousness in the waiting room
• You feel like crying when you think about going to the dentist
• You feel ill when thinking about a dental procedure
• You panic during a dentist appointment

Do any of these behaviors sound familiar? Let us talk to you about our dental sedation options. We have a variety of techniques that can improve and eliminate your anxiety. Unlike being sedated for surgery, you are not completely unconscious, just unaware of the procedure being performed.

We offer minimal, moderate, and deep sedation as well as general anesthesia.

It’s worth a phone call to determine how sedation dentistry can make your visit more comfortable and relaxed.

Complete Comfort During Your Dental Care with Sedation DentistryWe understand that a trip to the dentist can be a difficult experience for some people. Shots, drills, and the use of all the necessary instruments can create anxiety. But now, we can alleviate all the fears and worries of the dentally challenged. With conscious sedation dentistry, these patients will become calm and not remember the treatment.
With just a single pill you take an hour before your appointment, you will begin to feel increasingly relaxed as you sit down in the dental chair. Gradually, your sedation will deepen, but you are still conscious enough to answer questions from the doctor. You will be put on a monitor for observation of your vital signs throughout the treatment. When the procedure is completed, a friend or family member will drive you home. After about an hour, you will be back to normal.Unlike sedation for surgery, you are not totally unconscious, just unaware of the work being performed. This level of sedation works well for those who have a greater fear of being completely “put under.” This fear is typically based on relinquishing control. That’s why conscious sedation works well for most patient anxieties.
Other patients may need to have more work completed in a single visit. They cannot make repeated visits to the dentist, so accomplishing more work in one longer visit with suitable sedation accommodates their needs. And then some patients are resistant to anesthesia and need conscious sedation in addition to the regular anesthesia to have dental work performed.
We are one of the few practices in the state qualified to administer a full range of sedation options, including IV sedation. We also offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for lighter sedation. We offer this array of options to let all of our patients feel comfortable and relaxed throughout their dental treatments.Savannah Dental SolutionsDrs. Chad and Alexandra Schnabel9A Medical Arts CenterSavannah, GA 31405Phone: (912) 354-1366Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com